Demystifying the Evergreen myth
This post explores evergreening in pharmaceutical patents and how Section 3d of the Indian Patent Act limits patentability for incremental inventions. It discusses the implications for innovation, generic…
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Public Use Exemption for Patentability
This post analyses the public use exemption for patentability through two contrasting US Supreme Court decisions. It highlights how factual circumstances and the presence of experimental use shape…
Keeping Secrets from the Patent Office? Think Again!
Section 8 of the Indian Patents Act mandates full disclosure of foreign patent filings by applicants. Failing to comply may result in opposition or patent revocation. This post…
Post-Graduate Diploma in IPR, Patent backlog decreased by 50%, Bayer sued in Brazil and more
This bulletin presents key updates in Indian patent statistics, including a 50 percent decrease in backlog and recent policy changes. It also covers new IPR educational opportunities, international…
Final Rules For Administrative Trials Published
The USPTO has published final rules for administrative trials under the America Invents Act. These rules detail the procedures for inter partes review, post-grant review, and business method…
Wankel Engine, Although Revving not Revolutionary
This post examines the Wankel engine's unique rotary technology, highlighting its development, benefits, and drawbacks. It discusses historical uses, especially by Mazda, and analyses prospects for its future…
Are You Ready for a Walk on Water?
This post analyses the development of water walking shoes and related inventions, referencing key international patents and their technological features. The focus is on the evolution from myth…
Alexander Graham Bell’s Path-breaking Patents
This post explores Alexander Graham Bell's pioneering work leading to the telephone patent and the disputes with Elisha Gray. It highlights Bell's inventive journey and the lasting impact…
Pedaling the Mechanical Horse
This post examines a patented bicycle pedal extension designed to increase torque and cycling efficiency. It provides a detailed analysis of the invention’s mechanics and its legal significance…
Compulsory License for “Not working”
This post discusses the legal grounds for granting compulsory licenses when patented drugs are not locally worked in India, as revealed through recent Form 27 compliance issues. It…